Lead FLSA Litigator — National Wage & Hour Actions

Orion Placement; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in the Washington, DC area seeks a senior FLSA litigator to lead nationwide wage-and-hour litigation from intake to trial. You will oversee complex class actions and collaborate with top trial attorneys to shape strategy and outcomes.

You will manage depositions, motions, and settlements, delivering high‑stakes advocacy and publishing thought leadership to elevate the firm’s national reputation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of substantive federal court FLSA litigation experience — plaintiff‑side or in‑house/solo backgrounds welcome for the right candidate
• Active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (multi‑state a strong plus)
• Experience with collective certification, class certification, and class motion practice
• Exceptional legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Willingness to handle nationwide cases and manage a heavy caseload independently with collaboration

Responsibilities

• Lead FLSA collective actions and Rule 23 class actions from intake through resolution, managing all phases of federal court litigation
• Conduct fact investigations and client interviews to build strong, well‑developed cases
• Draft and argue pleadings, motions, pretrial submissions, and discovery across multiple jurisdictions
• Take and defend depositions and represent clients at hearings and oral arguments
• Develop damages models with experts to maximize recovery for clients
• Drive strategic settlement discussions, including mediation and negotiations with opposing counsel
• Contribute to firm thought leadership through articles, CLEs, and webinars to raise the firm’s profile
• Manage a dynamic caseload with urgency and strategic precision, collaborating with a high‑performing team

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Client interviews

Case management

Education

J.D. with bar admission

Job description

Confidential Employer in the Washington, DC area seeks a senior FLSA litigator to lead nationwide wage-and-hour litigation from intake to trial. You will oversee complex class actions and collaborate with top trial attorneys to shape strategy and outcomes.

You will manage depositions, motions, and settlements, delivering high‑stakes advocacy and publishing thought leadership to elevate the firm’s national reputation.